Raw Pecan Walnuts Halves - Carya illinoinensis (No shell Unsalted & Unroasted) 

Origin:Mexico

It looks like a walnut but it's not. Similar taste, similar uses but slightly more elongated shape.

Thanks to their rich and buttery flavor, they are a common ingredient in appetizers, desserts and main dishes.

With a crunchy texture and a sweet taste, richer than other nuts, Pecan Nuts are valuable in the culinary world.

They are often included in sweets or may be caramelized and added to desserts or ice creams. Pecans grow wild and are cultivated throughout the American South, Mexico and Cyprus.

What Do Pecans Taste Like?

Pecans have a distinctly sweet and buttery flavor and a mild floral, woodsy aroma. In fact, the pecan itself has an overall confectionary flavor, almost like a cookie or caramel with its shell being slightly bitter like the regular pecan.

 The texture is firm yet light and pleasantly crunchy, with the nut's rich oils releasing as you bite into it. The nut itself can be crumbled, almost like a cookie.

Uses of pecans

Pecans can be eaten raw fresh, roasted and used in all kinds of recipes, especially sweets., Whole raw or roasted pecans can be incorporated into a wide range of recipes or eaten as a snack.

One handful (28 grams) of pecans contains

Calories: 196

Protein: 2.5 grams

Fat: 20.5 grams

Carbohydrates: 4 grams

Fiber: 2.7 grams